Child Care Fees

The monthly fee, based on the age of the child, is due on the first of each month without being invoiced and regardless of the number of days in the month, absenteeism due to illness, bad weather, vacations, statutory holidays, job action, or college closures. The monthly payment is determined once any Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB) authorization has arrived in the CCS office.

Fees for 2023-2024

CCS participates in BC’s Fee Reduction Initiative (FRI) and Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB) Program. Any changes in the funding provided by these programs may result in changes to the monthly fees.

Effective Date: September 2023

Student rates

Note: The Student rate applies if a parent attends Camosun College during our hours of operation and carries a minimum 20% course load.

Age of Child	Child Care Fee	Maximum BC FRI benefit	Maximum BC ACCB benefit
Infant (0-18 months)	$1,360	$900	$460
Toddler (19-36 months)	$1,300	$900	$400
Preschool (37 months-5 years)	$980	$545	$435

Non student rates

Age of Child	Child Care Fee	Maximum BC FRI benefit	Maximum BC ACCB benefit
Infant (0-18 months)	$1,495	$900	$595
Toddler (19-36 months)	$1,438	$900	$538
Preschool (37 months-5 years)	$1035	$545	$490

Payment can be made by Visa, MasterCard or Pre-Authorized Debit.

Other Fees

Enrolment Deposit - $250
NSF Payments - $20
Annual Statements for Income Tax - $15
Late Arrival Fees - $10+

Financial Assistance

Applications for Child Care bursaries will be given to current Camosun students in our Centres and are awarded in the Fall and Winter terms.

Affordable Child Care Benefit

A parent may apply to the Ministry of Education and Child Care (MECC) to see if they are eligible for assistance. The enrolling parent is responsible for the application and renewal process. Full payment of the monthly child care fee is required until CCS is notified of ACCB approval. Any fees owing to CCS due to ACCB ineligibility, expiry, reduction or cancellation of funding are the responsibility of the enrolling parent and due upon notification.

Note: The ACCB rates reflect maximum ACCB funding levels. Entitlement is not guaranteed at the maximum rate as it is based on net income and family demographics.